The Ursine howler[1] (Alouatta arctoidea) is a species of howler monkey endemic to Venezuela and possibly Colombia.
- These New-World Monkeys are sometimes considered a subspecies of the Venezuelan red howler and classified as Alouatta seniculus arctoidea.
- The sexual dimorphism of this species is low; males are 49-72 cm and females 46-57 cm long.
- Males weigh between 5.4 and 9 kg, while females weigh between 4.2 and 7 kg. It has a long prehensile tail of 49 to 75 cm.
- The tail is covered with hair except for the last third of the lower part, which allows it to cling to branches.
- The color of both male and female species is a deep reddish brown, and the hue changes with age. Their faces are lined with fur, and they have snub noses.
